Michelin PR4 GT's :yes:
Worked out cheaper than new Pirelli Angel GT's :clap:
Had an interesting discussion with the tyre fitter, took one look at my rear and told me the only manufacturer that recommends a repair for that type of tyre is Michelin, and then only for a hole not more than 3mm. :popcorn:
:mfr_lol: Emm if ya have a leaky rear ah wud suggest either diapers or a colostomy :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
But on a serious note .. plugging tyres seems to vary from tyre fitter to tyre fitter ...my penned worth is ....
If the carcase has been penetrated and the construction fibers cut .then that is a weakness and will spread .
We use ZZ rater hoops .. meaning there good for extra speeds .
Whilst it's a bitter pill to swallow I always replace the hoop.
Haveing seen mc blowouts and the injuries received ah only plug a hoop to get me home etc .
Yup someone will be along shortly to contradict and that's fine :smiley:
Discussion and knowledge is good :smiley:
Quote from: Wookie on October 25, 2016, 07:02:07 PM
:mfr_lol: Emm if ya have a leaky rear ah wud suggest either diapers or a colostomy :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
But on a serious note .. plugging tyres seems to vary from tyre fitter to tyre fitter ...my penned worth is ....
If the carcase has been penetrated and the construction fibers cut .then that is a weakness and will spread .
We use ZZ rater hoops .. meaning there good for extra speeds .
Whilst it's a bitter pill to swallow I always replace the hoop.
Haveing seen mc blowouts and the injuries received ah only plug a hoop to get me home etc .
Yup someone will be along shortly to contradict and that's fine :smiley:
Discussion and knowledge is good :smiley:
Agree, feel happier replacing rather than repairing apart from just to get you home :agree:
Wise man :smiley:
Well youve picked a good tyre anyway its top rated 👍
Quote from: GTRpilot on October 25, 2016, 07:12:15 PM
Agree, feel happier replacing rather than repairing apart from just to get you home :agree:
I agree I have plugged a tyre to get home at a steady speed then alas paid for a new boot or pair depending on the mileage of the other one. I don't think about it where if it's plugged it's always on my mind when riding. I feel happier when it's replaced just my 2 pennath :yes:
We don't have the benefit of a car with 3 other tyres where plugging is common unless it's in the side wall
this is weird, I was out today on the bike after having the rear plugged about two weeks ago...TBH I was watching the TPS readings frequently , they stayed constant throughout the ride
BUT I was thinking should I replace the plugged rear which has only done 2000 miles, the tyre specialist assured me the plug would last the life of the tyre, I would add that it is a proper plug and nothing like a plug that I would effect at the roadside, even with my new super dooper plug kit
Hummmmm the jury is out.....plenty chin rubbing going on here
Quote from: O.C. on October 25, 2016, 08:47:41 PM
this is weird, I was out today on the bike after having the rear plugged about two weeks ago...TBH I was watching the TPS readings frequently , they stayed constant throughout the ride
BUT I was thinking should I replace the plugged rear which has only done 2000 miles, the tyre specialist assured me the plug would last the life of the tyre, I would add that it is a proper plug and nothing like a plug that I would effect at the roadside, even with my new super dooper plug kit
Hummmmm the jury is out.....plenty chin rubbing going on here
From the tyre centres webpage.... Michelin is the only manufacturer that recommends that it's Z-rated tyres can be repaired in accordance with the previous BSAU 159E. For Michelins if it's properly plugged you should be okay.
The full thing.
Tyre Repairs
A British Standard exists for motorcycle tyre repairs BSAU 159F, which determines the strength of the repair and where it can and can't be made in the tyre. Being a British Standard, it is a RECOMMENDATION only, and not the law.
BSAU 159F states that no repairs are allowed in the sidewalls (these flex continuously and a repair is likely to fail) and the standard says repairs ARE NOT ALLOWED on high speed Z-rated tyres.
It says a tyre must be inspected by an expert for secondary damage, run-flat damage, exposed cords and so on.
Michelin is the only manufacturer that recommends that it's Z-rated tyres can be repaired in accordance with the previous BSAU 159E.
Repairs can only be made in the centre of the tread area, to within 25% of each side of the centre line.
Only two repairs per tyre are allowed up to the J (62mph) speed rating, and one up to the V (over 130mph with 155mph maximum) speed rating. Up to the J Rating, repairs no bigger than 6mm are allowed, and up to V Rating only 3mm is allowed.
All repairs MUST be carried out with a mushroom type plug, which fits into the puncture hole from the outside and bonds with the tyre by vulcanization.
Anything else and the BS says the tyre must be discarded.
brilliant. ....thank you very much. :clap:
My tyre was repaired exactly in accordance with those requirements, using a mushroom plug from the inside of the carcass, so I now feel happier that it will be ok. :yes: